Hiking and More with AMC’s Southeastern Mass Chapter

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Bridgewater, MA, US

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We organize hiking, biking, paddling, and winter fun activities locally as well as to western Mass and New Hampshire. As an Appalachian Mountain Club chapter, we promote the club’s recreational, conservation, and educational mission. Our volunteer leaders have all received training to help ensure that everyone has a safe and enjoyable outdoor experience. AMC membership in not required; our activities are open to anyone with the appropriate fitness and gear. We’re looking forward to meeting up with you and hope you give us a try!

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Sat, Nov 1 · 10:00 AM EDT
SEM Beginner Winter Hiking Workshop
Location not specified yet
If you love hiking but have never experienced it in the winter, come join the Southeast Mass (SEM) Chapter for our free annual Winter Hiking Workshop. At the workshop, you will learn everything you need to know from our knowledgeable and experienced winter hike leaders. Whether you are brand new to hiking or just want to brush up on the latest info, this is a great opportunity to learn about equipment, clothing, nutrition and conditioning that will help prepare you for a safe and enjoyable winter hiking experience.
This workshop is a prelude to the SEM Winter Hiking Series. In combination, the workshop and instructional series are designed to introduce three-season hikers to the joys of winter hiking/snowshoeing and provide a solid foundation of knowledge. We will start out with one or more local hikes then proceed to progressively more challenging winter hikes in MA and NH. The series will culminate with the opportunity to participate in an overnight trip to an AMC hut in the White Mountains. Participation in an AMC Winter Hiking Workshop (or prior winter hiking experience) will be a prerequisite for participation in the SEM Winter Hiking Series.
The workshop will be held on Saturday 11/1 from 10:30-2:30PM at the: Pocasset Community Center 314 Barlows Landing Rd Pocasset, MA 02559 Attendance for the workshop is FREE, but registration through the AMC Outdoors Connector is required (see link below). If you have any questions about the event, please feel free to contact the event coordinator at william.belben@yahoo.com

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Sat, Nov 1 · 4:30 PM EDT
SEM ANNUAL MEETING
Location not specified yet
Activity Type: Social | Annual Chapter Dinners
Difficulty: 1 - Accessible
Trip Leader(s): Paul Brookes, Jeannine Audet
Registration Type: Show & Go
Please Click Here to RSVP:https://activities.outdoors.org/a5UUN000000q3eX
Register By: 11/1/2025
Audience: Everyone

Description: The 50th Annual Meeting of the Southeastern Massachusetts Chapter of the AMC will be held on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at The Bay Pointe Club in Buzzards Bay, MA. It will commence at 4:30 pm with a social hour (includes free appetizers and cash bar) and the chapters' Annual Meeting will be called to order at 5:30 PM.
All SEM members and their friends are welcome to attend the Annual Meeting as well as anyone interested in becoming a member of our chapter. There is no charge for attending either the Social Hour or the Annual Meeting.
Following the official chapter business, the SEM Annual Dinner will commence.
Registration details: If you register for the SEM Annual Dinner you do NOT need to also register for the Annual Meeting; if, however, you plan to attend the Annual Meeting but not stay for dinner, please register here so we have an accurate count and order sufficient appetizers.

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1 attendee
Sat, Nov 1 · 6:30 PM EDT
SEM ANNUAL DINNER
Location not specified yet
Activity Type: Social | Annual Chapter Dinners
Difficulty: 1 - Accessible
Trip Leader(s): Paul Brookes, Jeannine Audet, Jennifer Wong
Registration Type: Registration
Please Click Here to RSVP:https://activities.outdoors.org/a5UUN000000q3I1
Register By: 10/17/2025
Audience: Everyone

Description: Join us for the SEM Annual Dinner on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at The Bay Pointe Club in Buzzards Bay, MA. It will commence at 6:30 PM immediately after the SEM Annual Meeting is completed. Dinner will be a sit-down buffet. When you register, please advise of any dietary needs.
AMC staff will provide an annual update about goals, initiatives, and AMC 150.
Our invited guest speaker this year is J.R. Harris, who will share his experiences traveling the world. He will also be available during the social hour time for a "meet & greet" with attendees, including book signing & sales of his book. More information is here: https://www.jrinthewilderness.com/
The evening will conclude with an exciting raffle, for a variety of great prizes.
Prior to the dinner will be our Annual Meeting and we encourage you to attend all the evening events. The full schedule for the evening is 4:30 PM for Social Hour (free appetizers, cash bar), 5:30 PM for the Annual Meeting (free), 6:30 PM for the Annual Dinner & events.
This evening is a much-anticipated event, where attendees can enjoy camaraderie, celebrate our SEM Chapter & the AMC's past year, look toward the goals & activities for the coming year & share a delicious meal. The SEM Chapter is pleased to subsidize this event, to reduce costs for attendance. We hope to see you!

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1 attendee
Sat, Nov 15 · 9:00 AM EST
SEM Winter Hiking Series Hike #1A at the Blue Hills
Location not specified yet
Activity Type: Hiking, Local Walks, & Trail Running | Hiking
Difficulty: 4 - Moderate
Trip Leader(s): William Belben, Paul Brookes, Brian Gollub, Maureen Kelly, Paul Miller, Philip Hardebeck, Jonah Sakwa-Novak, Madelyn Atwood
Registration Type: Application
Please Click Here to RSVP:https://activities.outdoors.org/a5UUN000001ohh7
Register By: 11/13/2025
Audience: Adults

Description: There’s something magical about winter hiking—the crisp air, quiet trails, and stunning snow-covered landscapes. Whether you’re completely new to hiking in cold weather or looking to refresh your skills and gear knowledge, this Winter Gear Talk & Hike is the perfect way to kick off your cold-weather adventures. This outing is part of the SEM Beginner Winter Hiking Series , a welcoming program designed to help you build confidence, stay safe, and have fun on winter trails. Our series starts with beginner-friendly events and gradually moves toward more challenging hikes, including opportunities to explore the beauty of New Hampshire’s mountains. If you’re interested in participating in the more advanced New Hampshire hikes later in the series, attendance at a gear talk and hike is required. In addition, participants must either attend a winter hiking workshop or have prior winter hiking experience. The SEM Winter Workshop will be held on November 1 . If you’d like to join the workshop, please register for that event separately. Even if the weather isn’t fully wintery on this particular day, come prepared with your winter hiking gear and clothing . You’ll pack and carry your winter load, giving you real-world practice with the gear you’ll rely on later in the season. A detailed gear and clothing list will be provided to confirmed participants. We’ll start the day with a Winter Gear “Show and Tell” under the open pavilion at the Houghton Pond Parking Lot from 9:00–9:30 AM . Our leaders will showcase their winter setups, help you review your own gear, and answer any questions to make sure you’re ready to hit the trails with confidence. Then we’ll head out on a 5 mile hike with an elevation gain of 1,200 feet . This trip is open to all qualified participants. You do not need to be a member of AMC to attend, but registration is required . Join us for a fun, supportive, and educational day outdoors—and get ready to embrace winter hiking season with confidence.

Reminder: Please click the RSVP link above to register!
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